Be Careful What You Ask From God
Job wanted to talk with God about His suffering and present His case to the Lord. He had to wait a while, but he received what he had asked from God. (Job 38:1-30) God answered Job, but He began by questioning Job. Job had not counted on God asking the questions first, so he was taken by surprise. If we are not careful, the same thing will happen to us.
Job was righteous before God, and he wanted his day in court with God. When he got his day in court, God went first. God asked Job questions designed to show Job that he was very limited in his knowledge. In fact, Job's words had darkened counsel, because he did not have the knowledge he needed to make claims against God. Of course, the same is true of us. We have a very small amount of knowledge compared to God. It is not enough of the facts to really know how to correct God on anything or to challenge any of His decisions. Therefore, it is never wise for us to question God's actions.
The same principle applies to anything we might ask from God. Be careful, because we might get what we asked. Then, if it was not the right thing, if it was not God's will, He could still give it to us, but we would be surprised by the results, since we do not have enough knowledge. That is why I believe it is always best to pour out our hearts to the Lord about whatever is happening to us. However, our ultimate request should be for God's will to be done, since we do not fully know what to ask for.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Job 39-41.
Job was righteous before God, and he wanted his day in court with God. When he got his day in court, God went first. God asked Job questions designed to show Job that he was very limited in his knowledge. In fact, Job's words had darkened counsel, because he did not have the knowledge he needed to make claims against God. Of course, the same is true of us. We have a very small amount of knowledge compared to God. It is not enough of the facts to really know how to correct God on anything or to challenge any of His decisions. Therefore, it is never wise for us to question God's actions.
The same principle applies to anything we might ask from God. Be careful, because we might get what we asked. Then, if it was not the right thing, if it was not God's will, He could still give it to us, but we would be surprised by the results, since we do not have enough knowledge. That is why I believe it is always best to pour out our hearts to the Lord about whatever is happening to us. However, our ultimate request should be for God's will to be done, since we do not fully know what to ask for.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Job 39-41.